Dispatcher
Carter Lumber
delivery coordination
driver dispatch
load building
schedule updates
dot compliance
dispatch system
Description: As a Dispatcher, you will coordinate deliveries with other stores as well as customers. This includes giving drivers their assignments and ensuring that all deliveries are made on time. This also includes working closely with the lumberyard team to ensure loads are built correctly. Any changes in the delivery schedule will be communicated by you. Ensuring delivery equipment is safe and maintained according to DOT regulations and ensuring drivers’ logs are completed and maintained according to DOT regulations will be part of your role. To improve delivery efficiency, you will utilize our delivery dispatch management system.
dispatching
dot knowledge
microsoft office
customer service
communication
time management
If you are a people-driven person known for your type A characteristics, this is a great opportunity for you! As a Dispatcher, you will coordinate all aspects of the store deliveries and be responsible for the team of delivery drivers and the fleet of vehicles. The ability to embrace and promote team goals and policies in a motivating manner is pertinent!
- Customer service skills to cultivate relationships
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to multitask while remaining organized
- Excellent time management skills
- Previous driving and/or dispatching experience
- Knowledge of DOT regulations
- Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Vendor incentives
- Vacation time and paid holidays
- Company-match 401(k)
- Health, Dental, Vision (Single and Family Plans) available after 30 days of employment
- Optional supplemental life insurance
- Company-paid life insurance and AD&D
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1932 Founded
Year Established
The company originated as a small lumberyard and has since expanded nationally.
200+ Locations
Nationwide Presence
A extensive network ensures quick and reliable delivery across the United States.
- Serves construction professionals with a vast range of building materials.
- Provides products like lumber, millwork, insulation, and hardware.
- Known for strong relationships with contractors and homebuilders, becoming a trusted resource for high-quality materials.
- Distribution network meets demands of large-scale and small-scale projects.
- Specializes in both residential and commercial sectors, offering diverse construction solutions.
- Able to provide custom solutions for large, complex builds while maintaining quality service for smaller, residential jobs.
- Family First
- Working Together
- Investing in People
- Fun is Fundamental
- Family of Companies
No explicit environmental or sustainability strategy
Lacks public sustainability commitments
The company has not publicly stated environmental or sustainability goals, including a net zero target.
Value engineering reduces construction waste
Efficient construction practices
The company uses value engineering techniques such as optimizing plans, prefabricated panels, and engineered trusses to minimize material waste and improve jobsite efficiency.
Invests in sustainable wood products
Advanced wood manufacturing
The company invests in precision-cut engineered wood products and advanced manufacturing technologies to reduce operating costs and waste in major markets.
3.6 DEI Rating
Employee Reviews on Glassdoor
The company received a 3.6 out of 5 star rating on Glassdoor based on 77 employee reviews.
Gender DEI Scores
Men: 3.6, Women: 4.1
Men reported a DEI rating of 3.6 while women reported 4.1.
- Improved employee-reported DEI rating over the past 12 months
- No publicly stated DEI strategy, strategic goals, or gender representation targets found
